Geotechnics Ltd

Our Sales Manager, Clark Yparraguirre, is moving on to pursue new adventures overseas. Clark has been with us for a long time, and over the years, his dedication and hard work have made a lasting impact on the sales team and our customers. While we’ll certainly miss him, we wish him all the best in his new venture. ? We are excited to announce that Clark is "passing the ball" to Marko Petrovic who will be taking on the Sales Manager role. Given Marko's leadership skills and industry experience, we are more than confident he will continue to provide the exceptional service and support our customers have come to expect. ? We’re excited for both Clark and Marko as they embark on this new chapter, with Clark leaving a strong legacy and Marko ready to continue driving us forward.

Our team has successfully completed the initial investigation stages for a solar farm project in the Central North Island. ? This included comprehensive ground investigations and geophysics methods such as Thermal Resistivity, Test Pits, Electrical Resistivity, DPSH, and deploying one of our CPT rigs on site. ? Understanding the ground conditions is crucial for the long-term viability and success of solar farms, as it ensures that the design life accurately reflects real-world conditions. The seamless execution was made possible by coordinated efforts across the North Island.

Tomorrow is International Women's Day and to celebrate we asked some of the incredible women at Geotechnics what this day means to them. Their insights highlight the progress we've made, the challenges we still face, and the power of representation in our industry. Swipe through to hear their voices and join the conversation! #IWD2025

Our new sample management system, Adit, is now up and running! ? Adit is an online portal that connects our customers to all testing requirements - from logging test requests at the push of a button, to tracking samples and receiving final reports, Adit provides full transparency of your project, from start to finish. ? Among many other benefits, the automated system allows you to download and export your data to multiple formats; PDF, Excel and AGS4. This end-to-end service completely digitalises’ the entire testing process, enabling you to take a future fit approach to managing your projects. ? To login to the portal head to www.adit.digital or head to our website https://lnkd.in/gHED3jk5 for training materials, additional resources, and detailed information. ? Are you ready to take advantage of Adit on your projects? Our team is here to help with onboarding. Contact us at [email protected].

Over the past few months, we've been hard at work at a remote site, installing a range of geotechnical and environmental sensors to support our client's project and compliance efforts. These sensors monitor key properties like stream levels, flow rates, groundwater levels, and atmospheric conditions. The team set up a remote network across the project so that the data could be transmitted in real time through our platform, Cirro, which also has the ability to notify the project when certain thresholds (decided by our client and set up by us) may be exceeded through our alerts & alarms system. With access to near real time data, our client can monitor site conditions anytime, anywhere, enabling faster decision-making, early issue detection, and proactive environmental management. This not only helps them stay compliant but also improves efficiency and reduces risk.

Great to see our Impact Tester supporting ground engineering projects across the Tasman! Our mates over at Chadwick Geotechnics recently used our advanced compaction testing tool to deliver real-time, reliable data, enabling their clients to make informed decisions on-site. Designed and manufactured here in New Zealand, the Geotechnics Impact Tester is helping developers and contractors ensure compaction standards are met efficiently, keeping projects on track.? We’re proud to see it in action, supporting better outcomes across the industry.?

Our new sample management system, Adit, is just weeks away from its launch date! Adit is built to streamline the laboratory testing process, making it easier than ever to transition from manual data handling to a fully digitised sample management system capable of exporting data in multiple formats. Stay connected through our socials for the latest updates or visit our website where we'll release necessary information, training material and more. We can't wait for the official launch!

After a well-deserved holiday, our teams are back on board and ready to take on 2025. Stay tuned through our socials for project updates, new products, staff spotlights, and more. We look forward to the year ahead! Photo credit: Charlotte Mellar at Matapouri

As 2024 comes to an end we wanted to reflect on this year's key highlights, none of this would have been possible without the continued support of our incredible clients and partners. So, we say thank you! ? IANZ Accreditation ??: Our Metrology and Calibration Centre has achieved IANZ accreditation for our Soil Impact Tester Calibration method. We are proud to be one of the first in New Zealand to receive this certification, ensuring consistent, reliable calibration for Soil Impact Testers. ? Pagani Rig Acquisition ???: We’ve added a Pagani Rig to our fleet, significantly enhancing our North Island CPT capabilities. This advanced machine brings greater mobility, efficiency, and versatility to geotechnical investigations. ? Cirro Team Growth ??: Our Cirro team has welcomed 6 new members, further strengthening our ability to deliver industry-leading telemetry solutions. ? Adit ??: We have continued to develop and implement our laboratory testing portal Adit, with an external launch happening early in the new year. We can’t wait to show you what we've been working on. ? Eastern Busway Project ??: Our Auckland Field Technicians have been hard at work on the Eastern Busway project, providing quality assurance testing for NDMs, Shear Vanes, Scala Penetrometers, and Benkelman Beam testing. This project will deliver 5km of fully separated busway, enhancing transport infrastructure for the region. ? Renewable Energy Expansion ??: We have significantly expanded our scope in renewable energy projects, playing a key role in creating sustainable infrastructure and contributing to a greener future. As well as Thermal Resistivity, our services have expanded to Electrical Resistivity and supervision of Pile Pull Out Tests. Our offices will be closed over the Christmas break. During this time, we encourage customers to email us with any urgent enquiries, and we will review them as soon as we are able. Thank you for your understanding, and we wish you a safe and happy holiday season! ?

Behind the scenes at our Auckland Triaxial Lab, we're conducting a permeability test today. This might look straight out of a sci-fi movie, but it's vital for understanding how soil and rock react to water. Why does this matter? By assessing a material's permeability, we can predict its response to various loads and environmental conditions. This knowledge is also essential for designing and constructing stable foundations, roads, and other civil engineering projects. #permeabilitytesting | Alexander Eldridge